Ares Management Corp (ARES) Stock Price & Analysis
Ares Management Corp (ARES) rose 4.31% to USD 126.51 as of July 25, 2026 at 02:21 UTC, according to Nexqual real-time market data.
ARES last closed at USD 121.28; the session ranged USD 120.89–126.53 on volume of 1,496,862 shares. Market capitalization is $41.73B, with a 52-week range of USD 95.8–195.26 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 02:21 UTC.
Key Statistics (as of July 25, 2026 at 02:21 UTC)
| Price | USD 126.51 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 4.31% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 121.28 |
| Open | USD 121.48 |
| Day Range | USD 120.89 – 126.53 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 95.8 – 195.26 |
| Volume | 1,496,862 shares |
| Market Cap | $41.73B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (ARES)
Nexqual's technical model rates ARES "BUY" based on 5 bullish and 1 bearish signals across 125 daily candles, as of July 25, 2026 at 02:21 UTC.
| Overall Signal | BUY |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 57.12 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 123.53) |
| MACD | 0.29 (positive) |
Analyst Ratings (ARES)
Wall Street analysts rate ARES "Buy" based on 18 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 141.39 (range USD 122–162), per Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 02:21 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 18 |
| Mean Target | USD 141.39 |
| High Target | USD 162 |
| Low Target | USD 122 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 11 / 7 / 0 |
Earnings (ARES)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-07-31 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 1.28 |
| Revenue Estimate | $1.13B |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | USD 1.24 vs est 1.33 ▼ miss |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 1.45 vs est 1.69 ▼ miss |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 1.19 vs est 1.14 ▲ beat |
| 2025-06-30 | USD 1.03 vs est 1.09 ▼ miss |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 02:21 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (ARES)
| Total Revenue | $5.91B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (YoY) | +28.30% |
| Gross Margin | +37.56% |
| Operating Margin | +18.43% |
| Profit Margin | +10.54% |
| ROE | +14.18% |
| Debt / Equity | 168.76 |
| Current Ratio | 0.49 |
| Total Cash | $1.44B |
| Total Debt | $14.15B |
| Free Cash Flow | $1.76B |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 02:21 UTC.
Financial Health Score (ARES)
Nexqual rates Ares Management Corp's overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of July 25, 2026 at 02:21 UTC.
| Growth | Strong — Revenue +22% YoY (annual) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Solid — Gross margin 38%, operating 18% |
| Balance Sheet | Critical — $1.44B cash vs $14.1B debt |
| Cash Flow | Strong — FCF $1.76B, 41% margin |
| Efficiency | Mixed — ROE 14%, ROA 2.5% |
Ownership (ARES)
| Insider Ownership | +11.26% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +89.91% |
| Shares Outstanding | 222.03M |
| Float | 215.92M |
| Short % of Float | +14.91% |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 02:21 UTC.
Leadership (ARES)
Ares Management Corp is led by Michael J. Arougheti (age 53), Co-Founder, Partner, CEO & Director, per Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 02:21 UTC.
| Co-Founder, Partner, CEO & Director | Michael J. Arougheti (age 53) |
|---|---|
| Partner, Director, Co-Founder & Executive Chairman | Antony Peter Ressler (age 65) |
| Partner & Co-President | Blair Victor Jacobson |
| Partner, Director & Co-President | Robert Kipp DeVeer (age 52) |
| Partner & Vice Chairman | William Stephen Benjamin (age 60) |
Major Backers & Investors (ARES)
Notable institutional backers of Ares Management Corp include Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc., Capital Group, Wellington Management, according to Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 02:21 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. | 6.02% |
| Capital Group | 5.31% |
| Wellington Management | 5.03% |
| Canada Pension Plan Investment Board | 3.43% |
| Charles Schwab Investment Management, Inc. | 2.69% |
| GROWTH FUND OF AMERICA | 1.84% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| Vanguard Group | 20.59% |
| BlackRock | 8.5% |
| State Street | 3.88% |
| Geode Capital | 2.53% |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 02:21 UTC.
From Ares Management Corp's Latest SEC 10-K Filing (filed 2026-02-25)
Key Strengths & Strategy (as disclosed to the SEC)
- Ares Management Corporation operates as an alternative asset manager.
- Its Direct Lending Group segment provides financing solutions to small-to-medium sized companies.
- The company's Private Equity Group segment specializes in early venture, turnaround, mid venture, late venture, recapitalization, growth capital, middle market, mezzanine, distressed and growth buyouts.
- The firm seeks to invest in healthcare, services, energy, industrials and consumer.
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K, official filing. Curated by Nexqual.
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Data source: Nexqual — real-time market data, technical indicators, analyst consensus, earnings, SEC EDGAR filings. Last updated: July 25, 2026 at 02:21 UTC. This page is informational and not investment advice.